Resume
By jhuckabee on 09 August 2006
I am a freelance developer specializing in Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Drupal, PHP, Javascript, Flex, Air, ActionScript and related technologies.
At present, I am currently not available for any additional work.
Summary
Experienced web developer with a strong background working on open source technologies, including PHP, Drupal, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, MySQL, Apache, and Lighttpd. Passionate about developing world-class web-based systems using Drupal and Ruby on Rails frameworks. Experience in software engineering and development, agile development methodologies, and test/behavior driven development. Proven ability to jump into new projects, exceed client expectations, and learn new technologies quickly. Managed complex development projects from concept to completion across various industries, including healthcare, logistics, financial services, banking, and government. Completed rigorous leadership training at Rapport Leadership International. Willing to travel; possible relocation.
Education & Affiliations
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Computer Information Systems
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
August 1998 - May 2002
Professional Experience
Owner/Contractor - Drupal and Ruby on Rails Development
Circle 9 Media, San Jose, CA
Circle 9 Media, San Jose, CA
June 2006 - Present
- Worked on multiple client project using Drupal, jQuery, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Prototype/Scriptaculous, Javascript, and MySQL.
- Technologies used include Drupal, PHP, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, MySQL, JavaScript, Git, CVS, Subversion, Mongrel, Thin, Apache, Capistrano; development platform - Mac OS X; deployment platform - Various Linux Distros.
Contractor - Ruby on Rails Development
Integrum Technologies Inc., Chandler, AZ
Integrum Technologies Inc., Chandler, AZ
August 2007 - April 2008
- Worked on multiple client project using Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Javascript, and AJAX.
- Technologies used include Ruby on Rails, MySQL, JavaScript, Subversion, Mongrel, Capistrano; development platform - Mac OS X; deployment platform - Debian Etch and Cent OS 5.
Contractor - Ruby on Rails Development
Remuda Ranch, Peoria, AZ
Remuda Ranch, Peoria, AZ
May 2006 - August 2007
- Serve as lead developer and architect for an enterprise class web-based electronic health records (EHR) system.
- Use Ruby on Rails to create the system that tracks the complete patient care process.
- Manage implementation of a computerized physician order entry system and admissions system.
- Integrate Jack Slocum\'s EXT library for enhanced user-interface and process flow.
- Technologies Used: Ruby on Rails, MySQL, JavaScript, EXT JS, Subversion, Mongrel, Capistrano, Drupal, Xcache, PHP, Trac; development platform - Mac OS X; deployment platform - Ubuntu Server 6.06, 6.10, Feisty Fawn
Contractor - Web Developer
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union, Phoenix, AZ
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union, Phoenix, AZ
January 2006 - May 2006
- Developed various internal applications and a customer-facing online banking system.
- Implemented an online tracking system and internal audit tracking system to communicate system results to marketing and senior management clients.
- Designed and deployed reporting services reports.
- Prepared coding standards documentation and provided coding reviews for other developers.
- Technologies Used: ASP.NET 1.1, SQL 2000, C#, SQL 2005
Contractor - Web Developer
Jobing.com, Phoenix, AZ
Jobing.com, Phoenix, AZ
August 2005 - January 2006
- Led local job board company through a migration from old site to new site by developing new site features and overall appearance for site launch.
- Integrated JobingTV website into main Jobing.com site, created customer page width formatting tool, and implemented a resume upload process for job seekers.
- Built AJAX components to streamline processing and minimize visible page post backs.
- Technologies Used: ASP, JavaScript
Contractor - Web Developer
Unicorn Financial Services, Mesa, AZ
Unicorn Financial Services, Mesa, AZ
October 2004 - July 2005
- Created and executed a customer facing online account application.
- Re-architected ASP 3.0 application used by funding department and senior management.
- Designed, executed, and supported internal 3-tier web application used to streamline daily operations in credit decisioning making and application processing.
- Replaced third-party application processing system with Windows .NET application.
- Created and integrated ad-hoc enterprise reports.
- Managed and developed stored procedures; desgined DTS packages and nightly jobs.
- Technologies Used: ASP 3.0, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, SQL 2000, Crystal and SQL Reporting Services, SQL DBA
Contractor - Web Developer
DHL, Scottsdale, AZ
DHL, Scottsdale, AZ
August 2004 - October 2004
- Generated $875,000 in savings for client by designing and supporting customer-facing web-based logistics and supply chain management interface and reporting tools; worked on team.
- Decreased support time 48% by developing and maintaining an internal web reporting applications for the logistics website.
- Technologies Used: ASP.NET, XML, SQL.NET Web Services, VB.NET, HP OpenView Service Desk
Contractor - Web Developer
State of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
State of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
June 2004 - August 2004
- Designed, developed, and implemented web-based vehicle tracking application using formal software development life cycle processes and methodologies.
- Created back-end database tables, views, and stored procedures for the application.
- Technologies Used: C# ASP.NET, Crystal Reports 8.5, SQL Server 2000
Contractor - Web Developer
MedAire Inc., Tempe, AZ
MedAire Inc., Tempe, AZ
April 2004 - June 2004
- Developed and implemented corporate integrated web portal system, custom web applications, client portal site, and custom report generator.
- Technologies Used: ASP.NET, VS.NET 2003, SQL Server 2000, ASP.NET XML Web Services, MS InfoPath, Crystal Reports, C#, DotNetNuke
Contractor - Systems Developer
Rural Metro Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ
Rural Metro Corporation, Scottsdale, AZ
January 2003 - April 2004
- Technologies Used: Microsoft C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server
Contractor - Systems Developer
CH Mortgage, Scottsdale, AZ
CH Mortgage, Scottsdale, AZ
August 2002 - January 2003
- Technologies Used: Microsoft C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server
MIS Intern
NACOG Headstart, Flagstaff, AZ
NACOG Headstart, Flagstaff, AZ
May 1999 - May 2002
- Technologies Used: ASP, SQL Server
Technologies Used
- Programming Languages: Ruby, PHP 4/5, SQL, JavaScript, HTML/XHTML, CSS, XML/XSL, Java, Python, Perl, C#, Visual Basic .NET / 6 / VBA, VBScript, ASP.NET, ASP 3.0, COBOL
- Web Frameworks: Drupal, Ruby on Rails, Zend Framework, jQuery, ExtJS, Yahoo YUI, MooTools, and Scriptaculous/Prototype
- Content Management Systems: Drupal (PHP), Radiant CMS (Ruby on Rails), Mephisto (Ruby on Rails), DotNetNuke (ASP.NET), Sharepoint (ASP.NET)
- Operating Systems: Mac OS X, Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Suse, and RedHat), Windows 3.x, 95, 98, 2000, 2000 Advanced Server, XP, 2003 Server
- Programming Editors/IDEs: TextMate, Eclipse, Aptana IDE/RadRails, NetBeans Cocoa MySQL, Visual Studio 5.0, 6.0, .NET (2002, 2003, 2005), SQL Server Enterprise Manager
- Source Code Control: Git, Bazaar, Subversion, CVS, ClearCase, SourceSafe
- Databases: MySQL 4/5, PostgreSQL 8, Sql Server 7/2000/2005, Oracle 8i/9, MS Access
